One in four Israelis now misusing substances since October 7 and Gaza war

New data reveals that one in four Israelis are now engaging in problematic substance use, a sharp rise linked to the psychological trauma of the October 7 attack and the ongoing war in Gaza. The surge affects a broad cross-section of Israeli society. Health experts are warning of a growing public health crisis driven by war-related stress.

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